MudhoneyUnder a Billion Suns

The Seattle fuzz kings first disc in four years shows the band in vicious form. Musically and lyrically, the group have their fangs bared on much of this material. Under a Billion Suns frequently shifts gears from Sabbath-inspired dirges such as "Hard-on for War to full-tilt rockers, including "Empty Shells. On a number of songs, vocalist Mark Arm satirises social and political failings with the same snide tone that grounded much of the groups early work. The band also make good use of a horn section to enhance some of their tunes with fuller arrangements. Despite their now infrequent recording schedule, Mudhoney prove here theyre still capable of delivering rock that aims to break car windows and spray paint the bands name on garage doors.
(Sub Pop)